Desert Healthcare District

Desert Healthcare District Desert Healthcare District is a local government agency committed to health in the Coachella Valley.

We believe every resident in our District deserves access to health education, disease prevention and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, and the opportunity to participate in District matters through access and input to the board. We support positive health system change via incorporating best-practice methodologies where possible; encouraging accurate outcome measurement by benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation; supporting innovative new practices and programs; and fostering collaboration and partnerships.

Christian Rodriguez Ceja | Environmental Justice, Heat Equity, and Community Action in Coachella ValleyIn this episode o...
09/25/2025

Christian Rodriguez Ceja | Environmental Justice, Heat Equity, and Community Action in Coachella Valley

In this episode of Healthy Desert Healthy You, host Will Dean sits down with Christian Rodriguez Ceja of Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) to discuss the critical connections between environmental justice, health, and daily life in the Coachella Valley. Together, they explore how environmental hazards disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities, and why equity must be the starting point for real solutions. Christian highlights differences in life expectancy between East and West Valley residents, the dangers of extreme heat in poorly insulated housing, and the urgent need for shade equity projects.

They also discuss local strategies, from tree planting to community conversations, that empower residents to take action. This engaging discussion underscores how climate challenges affect us all—and why solutions must prioritize the most vulnerable.

Listen here: https://www.dhcd.org/Podcast

Traducción en español:https://www.dhcd.org/media/3454/HDHY-2025-21-CHRISTIAN%20RODRIGUEZ%20CEJA-TRANSCRIPCI%C3%93N-ESPANOL.pdf

09/22/2025

The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation mobile medical clinic fleet has been providing essential medical care to Coachella Valley residents in need. From women's health clinics to providing care at homeless navigation centers, our mission is to bridge gaps in healthcare services.

In partnership with DPMG Health, their physicians and residents provide excellent care at mobile clinic events to everyone in need.

Watch the video below to learn more about the movile medical clinics at work.

Mona Babauta, CEO, Sunline | Hydrogen Transit and Clean Energy Innovation in Coachella ValleyIn this episode of Healthy ...
09/19/2025

Mona Babauta, CEO, Sunline | Hydrogen Transit and Clean Energy Innovation in Coachella Valley

In this episode of Healthy Desert Healthy You, host Will Dean sits down with Mona Babauta, CEO of Sunline Transit Agency, to explore how the Coachella Valley is leading the way in sustainable public transit. Mona shares insights on Sunline’s pioneering hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet, the groundbreaking Silver Stars Project with SoCalGas, and the agency’s commitment to renewable energy.

She highlights the challenges and opportunities of advancing zero-emission technology, the importance of community partnerships, and how urban planning can support transit use in a car-centric state. Listeners will also hear about Sunline’s future expansion into the eastern valley and the agency’s efforts to encourage youth ridership through free student fares.

Stream here: https://www.dhcd.org/Podcast

Takeaways:
· Sunline Transit Agency operates 32 hydrogen fuel cell buses daily.
· The Silver Stars Project with SoCalGas tested new hydrogen technology.
· Electrolysis and liquid hydrogen fuel Sunline’s zero-emission fleet.
· Sunline is building a microgrid with state and federal funding.
· Hydrogen transit technology is costly but critical for sustainability.
· Community planning and transit-friendly infrastructure boost ridership.
· Service expansion is planned for North Indio and Coachella.
· Students can ride public transit for free across the valley.

Here is a quick snapshot of Desert Healthcare District and Foundation CEO Chris Christensen and staff with members of th...
09/16/2025

Here is a quick snapshot of Desert Healthcare District and Foundation CEO Chris Christensen and staff with members of the DPMG Health team at the 21st Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Desert Healthcare District, Desert Sands Unified School District, The Pink Journey Foundation , and DPMG Health are ...
09/16/2025

The Desert Healthcare District, Desert Sands Unified School District, The Pink Journey Foundation , and DPMG Health are proud to present another Women’s Wellness Clinic offering free mammograms and Pap smears.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Indio Middle School - 81-195 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

Appointments are required, and participants must meet eligibility criteria to receive services. To schedule an appointment for a mammogram or pap smear click on the link below or scan the QR code on the flyer. There will be 45 appointments available for qualifying women.

To schedule a mammogram: https://bit.ly/mammogram_October4
To schedule a pap smear: https://bit.ly/papsmear_October4

El Desert Healthcare District, Desert Sands Unified School ,The Pink Journey Foundation y DPMG Health se enorgullecen en...
09/16/2025

El Desert Healthcare District, Desert Sands Unified School ,The Pink Journey Foundation y DPMG Health se enorgullecen en presentar una Clínica de Bienestar para Mujeres, que ofrecerá mamografías y pruebas de Papanicolaou gratuitas.

📅 Fecha: Sabado, 4 de octubre
🕘 Hora: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Lugar: Indio Middle School- 81-195 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201

Se requiere cita previa y las participantes deben cumplir con ciertos criterios de elegibilidad para recibir los servicios. Citas son limitadas, habra 45 citas disponibles.

Para programar una cita para una mamografía o una prueba de Papanicolaou, haga clic en el enlace a continuación o escanee el código QR en el folleto.

Cita para un Mammograma: https://bit.ly/mammogram_October4
Cita para un Papanicolaou: https://bit.ly/papsmear_October4

And that's a wrap on the 2nd annual Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit! Thank you to our panelists,...
09/15/2025

And that's a wrap on the 2nd annual Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit! Thank you to our panelists, moderators, community partners, and everyone who attended and participated in engaging dialogues.

Thank you to Hocker Productions for helping us make this Summit a reality for the second year in a row!

We look forward to seeing what bright ideas and solutions come from this summit.

At the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, we look forward to finding new ways to highlight our grantees. As new gr...
09/13/2025

At the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation, we look forward to finding new ways to highlight our grantees. As new grants are approved in the coming months, read the graphics below to learn how the Desert Healthcare District and its grantees achieve shared goals.

For more information on our grantees, please visit their website and on social media.

Grant #1493 - CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Program
https://www.csusb.edu/nursing/community-collaboration/nursing-street-medicine-program

Grant #1498- Variety Children's Charity of the Desert
https://varietyofthedesert.org/

Check out these highlights from tour one of the Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit (Sept. 12), incl...
09/12/2025

Check out these highlights from tour one of the Healthy Desert, Healthy You Environmental Health Summit (Sept. 12), including visits to Desert Water Agency, Desert Compost, and Palm Springs Windmill Tours. Thank you to our host sites, The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, and our incredible guests on the tour.

Our third and final tour stop: Palm Springs Windmill Tours which provided an informative overview of the different sourc...
09/12/2025

Our third and final tour stop: Palm Springs Windmill Tours which provided an informative overview of the different sources of electricity in the Coachella Valley. Thank you to both Toms and the team. And a big thank you to the 30 fabulous tourists who participated in the adventure. See you next year at the 2026 Healthy Desert, Healthy Environmental Health Summit.

Second tour stop: Transit Authority which powers 32 of its buses with hydrogen fuel cell technology. Fascinating. Than...
09/12/2025

Second tour stop: Transit Authority which powers 32 of its buses with hydrogen fuel cell technology. Fascinating. Thank you, Walter, Eugene and the SunLine team.

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